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Felix LEE Obituary
67, passed into peace April 10, 2015 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's, a battle he fought with dignity and grace. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Coleen Kelly Lee; sisters, Amelia Lee and Annie Laurie Rodosta; nephew, Joseph Rodosta and his wife, Kathy; long-time friend, Jo Carter; sisters-in-law, Kate Connelly (and family) and Maureen Kelly; brothers-in-law, Robert Kelly, T.J. Kelly, (and family) and Sean Kelly; and many other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Sullivan Lee and Felix Holmes Lee Jr. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA and grew up in Zachary, LA. He graduated from Louisiana State University where he played quarterback for the LSU Tiger team that won the 1970 Southeastern Conference Championship. In 1971 he was drafted by the Chicago Bears and was later traded to the LA Rams. He has resided in St. Petersburg since 1981. His career in real estate loan finance spanned three decades including positions with Guaranty Savings and Rothschild Financial, co-ownership of Financial Mortgage Consultants, and a partnership with Florida Bond & Mortgage. He was an avid golfer and member of the Polywogs golf club. He was the best of men, a true southern gentleman who valued family and friends. He will be remembered for his integrity, patience, kindness, easy-going manner, southern drawl, sense of humor and "athletic lope". Many thanks to his kind caregivers at Arden Courts, Allegro and Suncoast Hospice. Visitation will be held April 16 from 6-8 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held April 17 at 9:30 am at Woodlawn Memory Gardens, 101 58th St. S. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org in memory of Buddy.
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Laura C. Williams
September 4, 2021
I was his step daughter. I´d like to reconnect with his family.
April 22, 2015
I will always remember him as a true Southern gentleman. Stephen Greenberg
Judy Collier
April 17, 2015
So saddened to read of Buddy's passing. My husband was an assistant football coach when Buddy played at LSU....Buddy was a class act. I remember dancing with him at one of the bowl parties. May God bless Buddy and his family.
Kathy. Roble
April 16, 2015
Coleen, it's been so long since we've seen you and Buddy. Rudy and i were saddened to hear of his passing and wish we could have seen more of you through the years. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 16, 2015
Went to Zachary School with Buddy 1st. thru 12th grade.He was a great friend and a tru
ly nice guy .RIP Ronnie McCallum
Howard Tull
April 16, 2015
Buddy was a class act while at LSU and a valuable player. Guys like him are few and far between.
April Hill
April 15, 2015
Yes, Buddy was the best of men! Coleen and family, I'm keeping you in my prayers.
Mark Powell
April 14, 2015
My prayers to Coleen and the entire family. I know Buddy is in a better place, but sure miss my friend playing golf, visiting and watching LSU sports. My fondest memories are playing golf with Buddy, Ryan and Vence. It was so nice when he came to Mississippi to play golf here with Mike. Only one Buddy and he will be missed...
Paula Montegudo Ford
April 14, 2015
Amelia, Annie and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Buddy's death. May the memories and good times you shared with him lift your spirits to see you through the coming days. Please know that you are in my prayers and may God bless all of you.
April 14, 2015
I have known and worked with Buddy for over 30 years. He was an upstanding and honorable man...both personally and in business. I know he is in a better place but that does not fill the void he leaves behind. I will continue to pray that God will bless his family during this time of sorrow and give them a peace knowing that Buddy is watching over them.
Jim Barclay
Randy Lewis
April 14, 2015
I worked with Buddy for decades. He was one of the best, truly a great guy in every way. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
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